Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Won't Charge/Turn On? Here's a Fix

UPDATE: Some additional tips for those who don't get back up and running after the disassembly/reassembly:

* A few people have mentioned that they needed to leave the battery cable disconnected for extended periods (one said two hours) before it would work for them.
* Another couple of people have said that they needed to plug in the charging cable to the microUSB port *before* reconnecting the battery cable, so that's worth a try (but be careful plugging the unit into a charger while the back is off).
* Also, it is *VERY* important to use the original Samsung factory charger and cable. We've had dozens of people write in to say it didn't work with aftermarket cables/chargers but did work with the original Samsung charger and cable.

Replacing the battery isn't that difficult once you have the back off as it is only held in place with four small screws. I would only do this as a last resort if none of the more detailed tips here work for you and *only* if you have not seen any damage to the charging port. The port itself can also be replaced but I would recommend getting a pro to that job. Good luck!

[billmatejka]

I took the back off and unplugging the battery. I left it unplugged for about 2 minutes and then plugged in the charger. The tablet is now working.
Thank you.

[kelsey]

Life saver! Never would have known how to take the back off and disconnect the battery! My tablet hasn't turned on in 2 years!

[alikacerto]

Thank you so much! My son's sat charging all night. Went to turn it on this morning and it would not turn on. We assumed it hadn't charged. I tried the power+vol down button. The charge indicator popped on the screen and I was pleased to see that it was charged to 99%. He was in near tears this morning before school as we are going on a road trip tonight and he really wanted to take it. I will be his hero when he gets home from school!

[thedeceptivekhan]

Found an old tablet going through boxes I had in storage. Out of curiosity I tried to get this old Tab 3 to charge and it was not working no matter what I tried. But thanks to this 9 year old video it is now charging. Amazing.

[johnleady]

Found a Samsung at a garage sale last week and paid $1 for it, I used your 4 year old battery unplug remedy video and it took a full charge and is running great. I love these easy fixes

[FlorinFlorin-umot]

I can't believe how simple it was. For two weeks I held it, thinking it was broken. Thank you

[samjr]

God bless you, you saved me from an ass whooping from my parents.

[santiargueta]

The surgery performed successfully thank you mister

[PrismVisionEnglish]

I had to take the back off and that worked. Many thanks.... I can't help but notice that in a year's time you've had half a million views for this problem. It doesn't say much for Samsung tablets.

[tutorvistacom]

The problem I am facing it shows battery charging but nothing happens

[KTN]

Years later I finally got my tablet to turn back on! I didn't know the back came off to these models! I am so grateful. Thank you!

[arkansasrazorback]

Wow. I thought this video was going to waste my time when you said hold the power button and volume at same time. Holding power and volume down worked for me. Thanks.

[iristanyacabanalan]

hi Chris, I get panic when my Galaxy Tab A shutdown and won't charged...Thinking of bringing to someone who can fix it...but so lucky i watched your video....OHH THANK YOU SO MUCH YOU SAVED ME!!it did work the 3rd step by removing the SD card...more power to you..you're the best!!!

[legsleanne]

Thank you so so much - I ordered the same pry tools from Amazon UK. I had to take the back off - but disconnecting and then re-connecting the battery connecting did the trick - perfectly! But why Samsung made the back difficult to remove makes me really annoyed! Anyway, thank you for giving me the confidence to resolve and address / restart my Galaxy Tab 3.

[giorgiodechambre]

I cannot believe it the first one I tried holding the power button with the volume up button my tablet started charging, it was dead wouldn't connect to any charger I tried in the house and a USB. Thank you very much for the simple video.

[triniciaandrael]

Who else went in the comments to see if it works

[elisatasko]

I am so impressed with your video. Clear instructions and have now used the information twice to power up my Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 when it just mysteriously died. Fortunately both times I just held the power button and the volume up button for about 15 seconds and it turned on. Lifesaver for sure.

[MicahTheManiac]

If you are nervous about taking it apart, then I have a solution that only takes 24 hours, maybe a little longer... So yesterday I gave my old tablet a charge and nothing happened, just like in the video. I tried everything I could, and was putting off removing the back. This morning, I checked the tablet and, again, nothing. Tonight, about 12 hours later, I take another look and the screen is just flickering for a moment and then going out. I knew it was getting the power it needed, so I hold the power button and boom, it shows that it is charging!
This could be a possible solution, but I'd say after around 24 hours (give yourself a little more for hope) then you should probably perform the procedure in the video. It saved me from buying a pry tool, but they are cheap so I'll probably buy one anyways.

[moni]

Ur a genius! Last night my tablet suddenly freezed and this morning despite charging overnight wouldn't switch on at all. I thought is a gonna till I watched your video. Pressed 2 buttons as you said and voila! My tablet was back on again! Thank you so much for your video! 👍👍

[dertythegrower]

Had a Galaxy Tab 3 identical to the video sitting for many months, unused in a sealed fabric protection case.
Nothing worked as far as buttons, but I carefully removed the case and did this... and the charger works fine (an older samsung charger, but official samsung charger for a previous smartphone) and all is charging again.
Much respect Mr. Chris Boylan from one techgrad to another. Cheers and consider getting a Ko-Fi page so people can send you free-coffees and 'tips'.